David Burgess & Associates
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David Burgess
clear		 David Burgess founded this firm in 2000, after a decade of practice with two prominent Boston law firms. With 19 years of experience in litigation, he now focuses his practice on criminal defense, family law, and business and employment disputes. His AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell® signifies the highest degree of professional excellence and integrity.

Experience
2000—present: David Burgess & Associates
1994—2000: Dwyer & Collora, LLP
1989—1994: Foley Hoag, LLP

Education
1989—Suffolk University Law School, Boston, J.D., magna cum laude.

Distinctions:
Graduated first in a class of 213 students; awarded American Jurisprudence awards in Criminal Law, Evidence, Trusts and Trial Advocacy; staff member of the Suffolk University Law Review.

1984—University of Birmingham, U.K., LLB in Law with French

Community Service
Member, Concord Board of Health.

Areas of Practice
Criminal defense and civil litigation, including employment and business disputes.

Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association, Boston Inn of Court.

Other Activities
Ran the Boston Marathon in 2006 and 2007.
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Nancy Jordalen
Nancy Jordalen

Nancy Jordalen has practiced law for fifteen years and joined this firm in 2001. She concentrates her practice in the areas of family law, criminal defense and juvenile defense.

Experience
2001—present: David Burgess & Associates
1998—2000: Law office of Donald T. Owen, Concord, MA
1995—1997: Law office of Judith E. Smith, Cambridge, MA
1989—1995: Law office of Bruce W. Warren, Framingham, MA
1988—1989: Dwyer & Collora, LLP

Education
1988—Northeastern University School of Law, J.D.
1980—Tufts University, BA in French

Areas of Practice
Juvenile Law, including CHINS and Care & Protection cases; Family Law; Criminal Defense.

Professional Affiliations
Middlesex Defense Attorneys, Massachusetts Bar Association, Women’s Bar Association
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Nancy Jordalen
Iris Grabarek
Iris Grabarek joined this firm in 2004, the year she was admitted to the Massachusetts bar.  She concentrates her practice in divorce and family law, criminal defense and civil litigation.  Before she became a lawyer, Iris worked as a legal advocate in New York City for five years.

Experience
2004—present: David Burgess & Associates
1995—2000: New York Legal Aid Society
As a paralegal, advocated for indigent clients in the areas of family law, homelessness prevention and impact litigation.

Community Service
Volunteer work in various domestic violence and homeless shelters and providing support to cancer patients.

Education
2004—Northeastern University School of Law: J.D.

Law school internships:
  • Honorable Charles B. Swartwood III of the United States District Court, Worcester, MA
  • Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, Boston, MA
  • Law Offices of Margaret Drew, Norwood, MA
  • David Burgess & Associates, Concord, MA.
Law school clinic:  Domestic Violence Clinic in the Dorchester District Court.

1995—Oberlin College: B.A. in psychology and women’s studies

Areas of Practice
Criminal defense, civil litigation and family law, including divorce, custody, child support and adoption.

Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association, Women’s Bar Association.
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